Associate Scientist - Cell Line Development

Senior Associate Scientist, Cell Line Development

As a pivotal member of the Transitional and Early Development (TED) team, you will contribute to the advancement of Elanco’s biotherapeutic and vaccine pipeline by developing and industrializing next‑generation cell lines.

• Guide the development, optimization and implementation of robust workflows for mammalian cell culture and high‑performance cell line generation.
• Own end‑to‑end creation of stable and clonal cell lines for biotherapeutic and vaccine candidates using advanced platforms such as Beacon and VIPS.
• Serve as a key technical matter expert, providing scientific input and fostering collaboration with Discovery, Upstream Process Development and Analytical teams.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies to improve speed, quality and efficiency of cell line development.
• Ensure meticulous data integrity and knowledge transfer by authoring detailed technical protocols, analyzing datasets and presenting findings.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology) with at least 6 years of industry experience, OR Master’s degree with at least 3 years of industry experience.
• Deep technical expertise in mammalian suspension cell culture (CHO and 293) including aseptic technique, media preparation and cell banking.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, interpret data and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Hands‑on experience in end‑to‑end development of stable cell lines (transfection, single‑cell cloning, clonality and stability characterization).
• Project management experience, ability to guide technical strategy and mentor junior scientists.
• Experience with high‑throughput platforms (Beacon, VIPS) and flow cytometry.
• Understanding of upstream bioprocess techniques (shake flasks, Am ®, bench‑scale bioreactors).
• Familiarity with cGMP principles and regulatory requirements for IND/BLA submissions for cell line development and characterization.

• Travel:
  Up to 10%.
• Location:
  
  Global;
  Elanco Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN – Hybrid work environment.

• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• Health, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements and 401(k) matching up to 6%.
• Paid time off, parental leave and employee assistance program.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Elanco may use automated tools to support the recruitment process; all decisions involve a human reviewer.